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Everything Apple Announced Today: New iOS, Privacy Updates

The 2021 edition of WWDC began Monday with a keynote address. Apple used the occasion to show off a whole bunch of enhancements to its software and services.
This Kids Speaker Is Adorable, Screen-Free Fun

Like on game consoles of old, children can insert physical cards into this cute pixel-art cube to listen to audiobooks, podcasts, and soundscapes.
Google’s New Nest Hub Beats Wearing a Sleep Tracker to Bed

The new version of the smart display can now track your sleep without a camera—and it gave me fresh insight into some of my sleep habits.
The Gear to Carry on Your Next Bikepacking Adventure

Here’s what to consider (and what to buy) before safely heading out on a multiday cycling trip into the hinterlands.
Our Favorite Mattresses Are on Sale for Memorial Day

Whether you want to spend as little as possible or have no budget constraints, you can find a discounted mattress right now.
My Mother Is Gone. But Her Digital Voice Helps Keep Me Well

I made the audio recording shortly before she passed. I didn’t know that it would become a powerful tool to keep me motivated.
19 Deals That Make Great Last-Minute Graduation Gifts

If you’re gift shopping for a college or high school graduate in your life, try these discounted kitchen gadgets, tech, and more.
How to schedule a Windows 10 shutdown for a specific date and time

Using the Windows 10’s built-in Task Scheduler, you can set up a process in which a computer will shut down automatically at a specific time.
Here’s a Calendar Trick to Ease Post-Pandemic Reentry

Ready or not, the world is opening up. Creating a daily rhythm calendar can help you take it all in at your own pace.